01847 a2200385 4500 1138331287 20250317100408.0 250312042019GB eng 9781138331280 Taylor & Francis GBP 26.99 BB 01 eng JMM thema MKMT thema MQCL5 thema MBPK thema MQT thema MKZL thema JMM bic MMJT bic MQCL5 bic MBPK bic MQT bic MMZL bic PSY000000 bisac PSY020000 bisac 616.8320092 bisac Charlie Bacchus My Life with MS, Bipolar and Brain Injury Living in the Moment 1 Oxford Routledge 20191024 134 p This is the remarkable story of Charlie Bacchus, who was diagnosed with a severe case of viral encephalitis and later with multiple sclerosis and bipolar. This moving, funny, sometimes explicit book charts his life, including recollections of his childhood, the acceptance of his diagnoses and his determination to carry on living to the full. This book highlights many themes such as the loss of independence and the challenges of hidden disabilities and visible differences. Although the line between fantasy and reality is not always clear, Charlie’s loving personality and hypomania allow him to maintain supportive connections and adapt to his situation. Charlie’s account provides support for patients who have brain injury and their families. This will be of great interest to professionals working in neurology including occupational therapists, social workers and rehabilitation practitioners. Marie Beau A01 2046 2046